Members have raised questions with the Branch on specific points. We have raised these with PCS DWP Group and have received answers, the details are published below:

Question 1:

On 1^st November 2016, members were given 3 months’ notice of their working patters from 6^th February 2017 onwards.

New entrants have been asking, as they have started after 1^st November and within 3 months of 6^th February 2017 what happens in terms of them joining the Team Planning Tool, and will they be afforded 3 months’ notice.

Answer

DWP is drafting guidance to cover New entrants and Leavers (cases where a team member leaves). The basic approach would be to incorporate new entrants into the current team plan using their preferences. They would not need three months notice to work to their preference.